Such devices have the potential to save thousands of lives.
But there is a civil liberties issue involved. I wonder if anyone has challenged the legality of such devices.
Toyota developing anti-drunk driving gadget(AFP) TOKYO -- Toyota Motor said Monday it was developing anti-drunk driving equipment that would lock the ignition of a vehicle if high levels of alcohol are detected in the driver.
The system features a hand-held breathalyser, equipped with a digital camera, that detects alcohol consumption and photographs the driver's face for identification, a company statement said.
If the driver tests positive, the system either warns him or her, or locks the vehicle's ignition depending on the level of alcohol detected, Toyota said.
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